7 February 2015

Cherry and amaretto Eton Mess

Before starting my post today (finally) I want to share with you that I had two weeks very difficult.I just want to apologize if I have not visit some blogs (you know I always try to visit them ) To summarize my mom was sick several days, needed help, so I would whole days to her house and cook, she has a person who helps her but she doesnt like how she cooks:)So I was doing the shopping, cooking and helping, always go sporadically, but this was more often.BTW, she is better, and now I'm trying to sort my house!I had cooked meals for post but was impossible to publish.Thanks !Now let's the recipe.This dessert is delicious, I made other Eton Mess with others fruits but this with cherry and amaretto was so good! It can be done with cherries in jar or fresh when you have.In fact I did part with jar and other with fresh cherries .Here we are with last summer fruits. So I cook with the things I can find!

Ingredients300 grams of meringues purchased or homemade.I bought them because I I dont had any time these last weeks!But here a so good recipe if you like to make at home.

2 cups fresh cherries pitted or 1 cherry jar

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup Amaretto1 vanilla bean

2 cups of whipped cream

1 tablespoon sugar

piece sof dark chocolate to garnish (optative)

some cherries to finish

Method

In a medium sauce pan stir together cherries, cinnamon, sugar , amaretto and vanilla bean.Bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering until thick and sirupy about 12 minutes.Set aside to cool completely. Once cool remove vanilla bean.AssemblyPlace cream and sugar into a bowl and whip to soft peaks. In one large bowl or 6 small glasses, layer whipped cream then sprinkle with some meringue crumbles. Top with cherries and sprinkle with chopped chocolate.repeat with remaining ingredients.refrigerate by 1 hour before serving.Meringue recipe from Good housekeeping

105 comments:

Gloria, sorry to hear about your mother, but am glad she's better and I'm sure you took good care of her, food and all. I love this dessert. Cherries are my absolute favorite fruit so this is a must try. And, the amaretto just makes it even better. Unfortunately it might have to wait a while until some good fresh cherries are available here. Thanks for the recipe. Take care.

this looks wonderful gloria...you know i love some cherries....i am so sorry that your mom has been ill but i am relieved to hear that she is doing better....i am sure that she si glad to have you there to take care and give support....

I'm so glad your mother is doing better now. All she needed was some of your cooking :) It is very difficult when our parents become ill. Your Eton Mess with cherries and amaretto sound delicious and perfect for Valentine's Day!

Gloria, Certainly no need to apologize! We all deal with family ailments and responsibilities. For a couple of years in a row, my wife and I drove 4 hours each way to my mother's house to make sure that she was OK and to give her 'helpers' a couple of days off. Love this dessert! Looks and sounds terrific... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

aw Thanks David, but sometimes maybe all of you need I explain how I wasnt so much the last times!Yes You are sweet When I go to my Mom´s house I I stay there all day and only come back at night with hubby!But she is better!xo

Now I am noticing that the first comment I wrote (under Stephanie's name) isn't posted. I will rewrite it. :)

I am glad to hear that your mom is doing better. It must have been a stressful couple weeks having your schedule disrupted, not to mentioned you were worried about your mom. She is lucky to have you to cook for her. This dessert looks delicious! I have never had anything like it. Thanks for sharing. :) ~Jess

I have never heard of an Eton Mess before - looks so good. I am glad your Mom is doing better now. You are a wonderful daughter! My Mom's birthday was yesterday and we had dinner at a friend's. It was lovely. I will send you some pictures. xxoo

I was so sorry to hear your mother has been ill. I do so hope she is feeling much better now.Oh this glorious Eton Mess! I have only ever tried the bought version, but this looks so much more impressive. I will simply HAVE to try my hand at making this...:)Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!xoxoxo

Gloria, so sorry to hear that your mother was ill. But, I am relieved to know she is feeling better. Just as my friend Asha said above, no need to apologize. When illness strikes, family comes first as always. Thank you for sharing this wonderful dessert with us before Valentine's Day. I just adore anything cherries and Amaretto!

Sorry to hear that your Mum has not been well, I hope that she will be much better soon. I like the idea of cherries instead of strawberries in this, something that I would never have thought of! A whole world of possibilities could open up! xx